The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) will host the KSLTA World Tennis Junior J30 Bengaluru from 29 August to 5 September 2025 at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, drawing India's top-ranked junior players alongside competitors from over eight countries. The tournament opens with qualifying rounds on 29 and 30 August, with the main draw commencing on 31 August and a formal inauguration scheduled for Monday.

Boys' Draw: Who to Watch

Prakaash Sarran, ranked No. 477 in the ITF Junior rankings, heads the boys' main draw as the top seed. He is followed by Tejas Ravi (1049), Ahan Shetty (1282), Pradnyesh Shelke (1384), and Niyanth Badrinarayanan of the USA (1510). Other notable entries include Fazal Ali Meer (1540), Aarush Kote of the USA (1682), Nithinbarath KS (1703), Shlok Chauhan (1729), and Parthiv Nallagundla (1790).

International representation in the boys' field spans China, the USA, Nepal, the United Kingdom, Australia, Maldives, Germany, and Portugal. Wild cards for the boys' main draw have been awarded to Shreyanth Mahantesh and Yash Kumar (both Karnataka), along with Adwaiy Vyas and Vishwak Reddy Gunampally.

Girls' Draw: Strong Indian Contingent

Shaivi Gaurav Dalal, ranked No. 867, leads the girls' main draw. She is joined by Disha Kumar (1011), Shreeniti Chowdhury (1158), Aahida Singh (1280), Vasundra Balajee (1341), and Tejaswi Manneni (1433). Further down the acceptance list are Tanishca Bhatnagar (1616), Riddhi Shinde (1634), Jahnavi Tammineedi (1742), Zoha Qureshi (1760), Aditi Paturi of the USA (1930), and Swasti Singh (2013).

Wild cards in the girls' category have been extended to Dhaanvi Kanjithanda and Karthika Padmakumar (both Karnataka), as well as Anjhalle Meka and Banu G Aswin. The qualifying draw adds further international depth, with players from the USA, Great Britain, and Australia joining the Indian contingent.

What the Tournament Means for Indian Junior Tennis

The J30 event is a significant milestone on the ITF junior circuit, offering ranking points that can shape a young player's trajectory on the international stage. For Karnataka's emerging talent in particular, the tournament provides rare home-ground exposure to international competition — an opportunity that organisers say is central to the state's long-term tennis development strategy.

Sunil Yajaman, Honorary Joint Secretary of KSLTA, said: 'Junior tennis is all about creating opportunities, and that is exactly what a J30 event provides. A youngster can come into KSLTA this week as an unknown player and leave with ranking points, international experience and, perhaps most importantly, greater belief in his or her ability.'

He added: 'For KSLTA, hosting international junior tournaments is an investment in the future of tennis. We want Karnataka youngsters to have the opportunity to play international competition in their own backyard rather than always having to travel outside the state.'

Tournament Director's Outlook

Peter Vijaykumar, Tournament Director, said the acceptance list reflects a healthy mix of domestic and overseas talent. 'For these youngsters, every match is an opportunity to gain international ranking points and, equally importantly, learn to compete under pressure,' he said, adding that the focus would be on delivering optimal playing conditions throughout the week.

With the main draw set to unfold from 31 August, all eyes will be on whether Karnataka's wild card entrants can spring upsets against higher-ranked opponents — and whether Sarran can convert his top-seeded status into a title run.